2017

Tim Harrington Executive Director

Dear Friends:

On behalf of the Board of Trustees and staff of The Ability Center (ACT), thank you for your continued support. We work tirelessly every day to meet the needs of people with disabilities and their families. Our service is a direct result of those who believe in our mission and support our work. From our giving societies to school-led fundraisers, all our partners have a role in our success. In return, we must deliver on the values of independent living by assertively pursuing the elimination of barriers in the communities we serve. The Ability Center must also remain relevant as the needs of the disability community change.

This year, ACT marked many firsts that warrant recognition. Katie Hunt-Thomas, staff attorney for ACT, published a booklet titled, “The Rights of People with Disabilities in Inclusive Neighborhoods.” This important guide for housing officials and advocates puts in layman’s terms the rights of persons with disabilities in seeking housing that meets their needs. This project was underwritten through the generous support of the Ohio Department of Medicaid and the Ohio State Bar Association.

As we build on the success of our youth transition programming, we welcomed Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) as a partner for the Next Steps Summer Program. The five- week program based at the University of Toledo offers students with disabilities the opportunity to experience living outside of their parents’ home for the first time. Students work during the day at area employers, and OOD provides reimbursement for their hourly wages.

Leadership development among members of the disability community is critical to ACT to ensure sustainability in the independent living movement. This summer, University of Toledo Disability Studies students Nick Hyndman and Katie Shelley worked at ACT to learn the scope of our programs and developed valuable work skills by managing important projects. We will continue this program to prepare young adults with disabilities for leadership opportunities in the workplace.

The alignment between donor goals and agency needs has been spot on this year. We were fortunate to have our multipurpose room transformed into a state-of-the-art boardroom which also hosts our independent living classes. Room renovations served as a tribute to our former Board President Gerald P. Openlander, by his daughter, Suzanne Frankie. Corporate sponsors for naming our puppies now include ProMedica Physicians Central Billing Office, Trinity Door Systems Inc., and Supplemental Staffing.

Thrilled with the turnout of our first ACT Open House, we welcomed over 200 individuals to our campus. Long-time supporters mingled with first-time visitors, as staff presented information about our programs and services. Beautiful weather, picnic food, and reggae music provided the rationale for turning it into an annual event. We will see you there.

Sincerely,

Colleen Mandell Chair, Board of Trustees

2

3

PUPPY ENRICHMENT INITIATIVE

To house the future assistance dogs and support the enrichment initiative, our organization is proud to announce the transformation of part of the ADAI kennel into The Logie Center (TLC) for Canine Enrichment. Bill and Susan Logie are the generous benefactors of the project. Growth for this innovative program and expansion of community involvement would not have been possible without this financial contribution. Modifications included glass-doored kennel runs, outdoor play area protected from the elements, and the creation of an indoor visitation space. The remodeled outdoor space has been outfitted with puppy playground equipment funded by the Auxiliary to The Ability Center, as well as a stair and ramp platform custom built by The Ability Center’s Housing Resource Center staff. ADAI is energized by this plan and excited to build on the strong foundation created by the time, talents, and treasures of passionate volunteers, dedicated staff, and community-minded donors.

For two to four weeks, the puppies train at our facility during the day and go home with volunteer sitters each night and weekend. Fosters then attend a Puppy Launch educational session designed to share basic information about living and working with an ADAI puppy. Graduation from the Puppy Smart Start Program marks the transition to full-time training in the home of the foster while attending weekly trainings at The Ability Center.

The Ability Center’s Assistance Dogs for Achieving Independence (ADAI) Program has experienced many changes over the course of 2017, and one of the most exciting changes has been the development and launch of the Puppy Smart Start Program. Sparked from research and comparison to similar models from other agencies, ADAI is unveiling this program focused on increasing the amount of early enrichment provided to puppies at the beginning of their training journey to become certified assistance dogs. RJ, ADAI dog in training

ADAI friends at The Logie Center

2

707

Total Advocacy Hours1,344

Female - 375 Male - 332

MULTIPLE DISABILITIES 87

pieces of durable medical equipment were loaned

or gifted to

667individuals with disabilities to

assist their ability to continue living

independently

123service and therapy dogs

supported in the community

Advocacy Assistance Dogs for Achieving Independence

Equipment LoanHome Accessibility

Information and ReferralLife Skills

Nursing Home Transition

40,936hours donated by volunteers and supporters

$321,347value of training time donated

822

ABILITY CENTER PROGRAMS

Transportation - 331.25

Accessibility - 252.25

Affordable Housing - 432

Community Living - 116

Health Care - 212.5

Donors, Paul and Stephany Johnson, with veteran, Don

Schaldach, and his wife Fran, Home Accessibility

Program consumers

Total Served

5

INFORMATION AND REFERRAL CALLS10,829

COGNITIVE154

MENTAL/EMOTIONAL21

PHYSICAL 350

HEARING14

VISION12

MULTIPLE DISABILITIES 87

123service and therapy dogs

supported in the community

Assistive Technology - 5,086Education - 80Employment - 74Health Care - 237Housing - 3,410Ongoing Community Supports - 1,172Recreation - 57Relocation - 372Systems Accessibility - 29Transportation - 192Information and Referral - 4

42People who particpated

in Indpedent Living Assistance Program

Advocacy Assistance Dogs for Achieving Independence

Equipment LoanHome Accessibility

Information and ReferralLife Skills

Nursing Home Transition

180

40,936hours donated by volunteers and supporters

$321,347value of training time donated

42people were provided assistance to purchase

disability-related equipment

180consumers participated in Life Skills programming

CONSUMER AGE BREAKDOWN

UNDER 56

5 - 19126

25 - 59255

20 - 2464

AGE 60+256

63 transitioned consumers successfully

achieving 90 days of independence

40 transitioned consumers successfully achieving 365 days of

independence

OTHER 69

“Because of ACT, my life has changed by making me more open minded, expressive,

and happier.” - Elijah, Next Steps Summer Program participant

ABILITY CENTER PROGRAMS

CONSUMER DISABILITY BREAKDOWN

NURSING HOME TRANSITION

154projects were successfully completed by our Home

Accessibility Program

Other - 116

94% 82%Success Rate Success Rate

A program of The Ability Center

6

The Andersons, Inc.Ann Mitchell Anderson Charitable Trust*Auxiliary to The Ability CenterJohn and Shari BairdDavid and Claire BrowningBuckeye BroadbandMichael and Karla ClineJeffrey CzerwinskiKimberly DanesRobert and Kathleen DeckJohn and Susan DignamMichael and Barbara DuffeyTed and Judy EckelMark S. Feldstein Private FoundationLaurie and Tom FosterRenate FrancoSuzanne and Richard* FrankieJeff, Martha, and Joe FryeGive with LibertySeth and Evelyn GreenwaldRobert and Charlotte GuidoGeraldine Halaus Estate*Tim and Chris HarringtonHeymann FoundationJulie Brotje HigginsMarianne and Charles HoppelJohn and Virginia Hankison FoundationWarren and Bernice Hensel FoundationJohn and Kimberly JardinePaul and Stephany JohnsonKey Private BankAndrea, Mary, and Kevin KimmetKroger Co.Bill and Mary LeStrangeLewandowski Engineers LLCBill and Susan LogieHoward and Mary Madigan*

Marathon ClassicMasserants Feed and GrainJoseph MastHolly MetzgerDon and Gail Mewhort IIIJane MurrellNational Council on Independent LivingMichael NyczMichael and Sheri NyeOhio Elks AssociationOhio State Aerie - Fraternal Order of EaglesGreg and Sheila OsterOwens CorningToth Elementary School ProMedica Physicians Central Billing OfficeKeryn RedstoneColene RichMalcolm and Peggy RichardsJennifer Schaefer and Kevin GatewoodSt. Michael Lutheran ChurchLouis and Joanne SteinbauerSupplemental StaffingWalter E. Terhune Memorial FundTherma-TruTotal Ground Solutions LLCTrinity Door SystemsWilliam and Lisa WardenEstate of Elizabeth J. Watson*Randy, Carolyn, and Tom WatterworthDeke and Hope WellesGeorgia WellesBruce and Jan WetzelDan and Lisa WilczynskiJoann WyattYark Automotive GroupTim and Jenni YoderMargaret Zatko

The Welles Society, named after David K. Welles, Sr. and his family, recognizes donors whose annual monetary or in-kind contributions totaled $1,000 or more during our fiscal year,

October 1, 2016 - September 30, 2017.

*Deceased *Deceased

6 7

Ann Mitchell Anderson Charitable Trust*Eleanor Bainbridge TrustKimberly DanesGeraldine Halaus*A.S. Hickok TrustKathleen Juzwicki*

The Legacy League recognizes donors who further secure our sustainability and have made a lasting commitment by planning a deferred gift such as a will commitment, trust, life insurance policy,

estate/promissory note, or other deferred gift instrument.

Northwest Ohio Community SharesHelen Raissle*Scaife Family FoundationLouis and Joanne SteinbauerTherma-TruToledo Community Foundation, Inc.Waite-Brand FoundationWalgreens Distribution CenterDavid K. Welles, Sr.* and Georgia WellesDeke and Hope WellesTim and Jenni Yoder

Ann Mitchell Anderson Charitable Trust*Auxiliary to The Ability CenterBryan Eagles Aerie #2233France Stone FoundationSuzanne and Richard* FrankieGeraldine Halaus*Herrick FoundationIams CompanyKathleen Juzwicki*Marathon ClassicMcIntosh Family Fund

Clifford J. Kujawa*Carol KnorrBill and Susan LogieHoward and Mary Madigan*Allie L. Ritter Memorial Foundation TrustElizabeth J. Watson Charitable Remainder Trust

The Roosevelt Circle recognizes donors committed to our mission whose gifts total $50,000 or more throughout their lifetime and are honored with permanent membership in

the Roosevelt Circle.

*Deceased *Deceased

8

Tributes cont.Tributes - Donations Received October 1, 2016 - September 30, 2017In memory of Doris Abrams Carole MilneIn memory of Martha Ames Auxiliary to The Ability Center In memory of Margaret Ankney Susan AllmanIn memory of Florence Badenhop Greg & Karen Bade Maumee Valley Winnebago Club Linda MoultonIn memory of Amanda Baird John & Shari BairdIn honor of Carol Ball Elizabeth WilsonIn memory of Dorotha Baum Auxiliary to The Ability Center In honor of Seana Beavers Robert & Kathleen DeckIn honor of Amanda Bell Richard & Theresa HolewinskiIn honor of Emily Berger Ruth DottererIn honor of the Eric Berger Family Ruth DottererIn honor of Dorrin Birch & JJ Kosmider Jeanette ChehIn memory of Joe Bodnar Lorie & Ric Clark Henry & Nancy PelweckiIn memory of Jeanette Bolton Anna Bolton Marian Culver Enfield Condo Association In memory of Mary Bortz Clyde & Nathalie GivensIn honor of Jackson Bowman Keryn RedstoneIn memory of Joan Bowman Louis & Joanne SteinbauerIn memory of Bronson Fred & Carri DannhauserIn memory of Dino Brownson Joel Rupp Barry & Marilyn LazarusIn memory of Joseph Buck Debbie BuckIn memory of Darlene Busse Ted & Judy EckelIn honor of Ric & Lorie Clark Jamieson’s Audio/VideoIn honor of Noel Closs Susan McClay

In honor of Annette Coker Theodore & Dawn RiegertIn memory of Carol Coven Paul & Stephany JohnsonIn memory of Lyle Cox Towne Club Toledo In memory of Richard Frank Cubbon Gale Tedhams & Frank BoothIn memory of Michael Czerniak Dolores CzerniakIn memory of Norma Davidson Mark & Norma Burton Lisa & David Ness Wayne & Debbie Phillips Washington & Lee University In memory of Janet Despoth Towne Club Toledo In memory of Sue Doncouse John Doncouse Deborah & Daniel Falcone GEM Inc. Rebecca Head Harriet Jackson LaVonne Kujawa Nathan & Melissa VollmarIn memory of Duke Mary PavlovIn memory of Jean Eickholt Jackson & Sally SmithIn honor of John Eldred George GrahamIn memory of Heather Engel Janet & Steve KyleIn honor of Kimberlie England & John Wojcik Raymond Norris & Barbara Caufman-NorrisIn honor of Larry Farris & Lucky Marcia & David LittleIn honor of Gordon & Cindy Feasel Ruth DottererIn honor of Carol & Stan Fingerhut David & Donna MrazIn memory of Karen Gallaway Bill & Mary Ann KelleyIn memory of William Gangway Kathleen Kavanagh Mike Kudlac Susan KurdysIn honor of Eric & Christine Heller Paul & Stephany JohnsonIn memory of Jan Heyman Towne Club Toledo

In memory of Curt Hitchner Kay HitchnerIn memory of Donald Hostetter Auxiliary to The Ability Center In honor of Amy Hubay Stan & Carol FingerhutIn memory of Phil Isaac Ted & Judy Eckel Evamere Elementary School Richard & Constance Garcia Stanley Hall Laura Held Yvonne Jones Kathleen M. Knepp James & Barbara Lange Linda & Tom Lindsey Kenneth & Marilyn Lindsey Nye Financial Group Lynn Patterson Frank & Cassandra Perrotta Donald & Diane Sabetta Mary E. Scott Barbara Wonderly Samuel & Mary Lou YannucciIn memory of Tucker James Linda & Tom ZehnerIn honor of the Bob Jump Family Ruth DottererIn honor of Carol Kanfield Pauline TateIn memory of Adam Kastner Ed & Patty SmithIn memory of Walda Kelly Jane Murrell Mark & Shirley Redfern Towne Club Toledo In memory of Maggie Kent Greg & Karen BadeIn memory of Beverly King Greg & Karen Bade Fred KingIn memory of David Klostermeyer Tom & Gaye Payne Jim & Chris SzakovitsIn memory of Samantha Laux Chris & Gail LauxIn honor of Cindy Leonard Susan McClayIn memory of Carol Leppert Auxiliary to The Ability Center In honor of Bill LeStrange Lisa & John LeStrange

8 9

In honor of Lou & Rene Levy Ruth DottererIn honor of Greg & Cheryl Locher Blake LocherIn memory of Jack Daniel Lorigan Edward & Karen FitzgeraldIn memory of Jim Lyle Arlynn LyleIn memory of LaVerne Lytle Michael PommeranzIn memory of Bill Madeker Jacqueline Boyd Shelley WannerIn memory of Diane Masserant Robert & Diane KappIn honor of Martha McCormick Martha FritzIn memory of John & Connie McHugh Kathleen Beach Molly McHugh BranyanIn honor of Megan McQuade Matthew & Colleen McQuadeIn memory of Helen Metz Jim & Sharon HightowerIn honor of Teddy Meyer Warren & Bernice Hensel Foundation In memory of Sonny Meyer Bill & Sharon StreicherIn memory of Betty Miller Thomas & Lynne Dunifon Charles & Janis WitteIn memory of Mary Miller Mary MillerIn honor of Chris Mraz Stan & Carol FingerhutIn honor of David & Donna Mraz Stan & Carol FingerhutIn memory of Dennis Mussery ACSI Nixon Gerald & Gwen Ames Anonymous Jerry & Janice Arkebauer Donald & Linda Bingham Don & Gayla Bockbrader Ted & Judy Eckel Paul & Vicki Feher John & Jacqueline Heiniger Becky Opperman Amy Rosendaul Frank Shible Cookie Westmeyer Dolores & Chris Wille

In honor of the Brett Neff Family Ruth DottererIn honor of Mona Nicely Sheila DeitricksonIn memory of Lisa Nycz Michael NyczIn memory of Patrick O’Connor Franklin Park Vision In honor of Maureen Patterson Mike & Cindy McCombIn memory of Penny Peters Janice EberleIn memory of Justin Pfaff Lila EatonIn memory of Adell Rose Ramsey Linda MoultonIn memory of John Rasile Lincolnway Stamps In memory of Tim Reed James & Phyllis ReedIn honor of Salem Veterinary Services Carole MilneIn memory of Clara Sams Mary MillerIn honor of Jerry Saxton Stan & Carol FingerhutIn memory of Marsha Schmalzried Walter SchmalzriedIn memory of Michael Sepanski Carolyn FrigmanskiIn honor of Michael Servoss Mikell Lynne HedleyIn honor of Greg & Pam Shapiro James & Lynn AstonIn honor of Sandi Shepard Susan McClayIn memory of Ruby Bonnie Shock Barbara MarquartIn memory of Ronald Lee Short Mary Louise ShortIn memory of Erlamay Shutie Tom & Bonnie ButtsIn honor of Debbie Skuggen & Cruz Butts Farms George & Mary SkuggenIn honor of Carrie Smith Robert & Charlotte GuidoIn memory of Theresa Smith Jeanette ChehIn memory of Bill Speer Katherine Speer

In memory of Barney Stickles Bob HolderIn memory of Rene Stump Linda PaulenIn honor of Sandra Sundermeier Sally Frizzell Coleman George & Bobbie Frizzell Nancy W. LeetchIn memory of Roger Wanner Dana & Jennifer Andrews Randall Apel James R. Bard Curtis Bennett Jane Betts Dean & Carol Blaser Charles & Carol Brinkman Darlene Clarke Sue Crawford Nancy Davis & Richard Croteau Thomas & Pamela Cuddy David & Margaret Davis Raymond & Nancy Dieringer Dianne & Patrick Dillon Kayln Falk Bettie Finken Matthew & Amber Franzdorf Susan Gaudet John & Rae Ann Hanley Cynthia Harper Charles Harrison Karen & Ronald Heintschel Bernadette Herman Timothy & Beth Hollabaugh Marcia Hoskinson Evelyn Hummon Wesley & Patricia Johnson Patricia Jolly Terence & Anna Jones Dolores Krill Virginia Lazar Donna Madeker Robert & Carol Maloof Leslee Marcus Joseph & Barbara McMahon Jane Miller H. Michael Miller Karen Mold Lyle & Helene Moog Ellen Noneman Joanne North Peter Palos

Tributes cont.Tributes, cont.

10

In memory of Roger Wanner, cont. Barbara Peterfeso Judith Ray Kathy Riehle Stephen & Carol Rieman Jeff & Melinda Robinson Rick & Pamela Rosberg Judith Rupp Rose Shook Michael & Barbara Short Robert & Nancy Slykhuis Arthur & Barbara Smith Joseph & Kathleen Smith Mary Beth Snider Lavon & Mary Stark David & Elaine Stewart Thomas & Jenella Tilton Lisa Tilton-Levine Melvin & Patricia Tingley Susan & Gary Tinkel Michael & Lisa Tippin Christy Torgler Timothy & Sandra Towle Pamela & Dominic Trentadue Linda Tumilty Janice & Roland Vasconcellos Terald & Debra Ann Voorhees Shawn Wanner Joseph & Jane WhislerIn honor of Rachel Weber Cindy FullerIn honor of Darlene Whitaker Denise McHueIn memory of Barbara Wilber Diane Holman Kent & Rita MartinIn memory of Leslie Whitt Williams Allisa WhittIn memory of Mary Wieszhon Kathleen ZydelIn honor of Linda Wright Emery & Karen DressIn honor of Lowell & Marilyn Yoder Tim & Jenni YoderIn honor of Tyler Yoder Douglas & Diane McCreery Lowell & Marylin YoderIn honor of the Yoder Family Steve & Cheri Saneholtz

Gary AbelDale and Natalie AbellLinda AbereggAccessquip Jeffrey and Theresa AcocksDorene AdamsTeresa AdamshickSherril L. AdkinsHeather AgleMarian and Sam AhmedKaren AlbrightFrank & Karen AlbrightJean AllenAll-Nu Construction Amazon Smile Peggy AmeyRobert AnaszewiczJoe & Debbie AndrietteBrian & Marsha AndrzejewskiMichael & Mary Ann AnelloMichael & Kathryn AnstadtBarbara AplingAnne AppertJessica ArbieColleen ArebaughRobert ArmstrongBill, Coquette, & Zachary ArndtKimberley & Tim ArnettDavid & Vera ArnoldNora Jeanne AustGreg & Karen BadePatricia BadenPeggy BaileySophia BalaszDenise BalishPat BallJoseph BalusikHarry & Jenny BarlosBarnesville Chapter #206 OESGregory & Phyllis BartholomyBrendan & Cheryl BauerGerald BealeBeautiful Blooms by Jen Seana BeaversBarbara BeaversonCarol BeckJulie BeckertTodd & Shelley BeckmannBill BeheAmanda & Ron BellBenevolent & Protective Order of Elks

Rebecca BerkelFred & Sue BernardoBarbara BiegerDan BillingsHarlan BillowMarvin & Janice BlackburnKaitlyn BlevinsLeroy & Elaine BockbraderGeorge & Linda BoergerLawrence BoeselWendy BooneJohnathan BowenThomas BowersJosh BradfordCurtis BrandReginald & Susan BranghamBill & Shirley BrantTom & Whitney BrennanMable BridgmanJuanita BrittianPat BrondesBob BroweMary Anne BrownPatricia BrownDennis BrownLela BrownBrown & Brown of Toledo Rex & Jeanne BrownsSusan BrozeGreg & Mary BrueshaberBryan Lions Club FoundationGerald & Kathryn BryantHolly BungeRoger BurdittAmy & James BurkGreg & Michelle BurkhartAmy & John BurkhartJohn & Nancy BurtonShirley BusselleTom & Bonnie ButtsWilliam & Tina CalhounChuck & Jeri CampbellMartha Gene CampbellGrace, William, & Heidi CampbellJames CaponeKim CarothersRobert & Billie Lou CarsonCatholic Student AssociationJanet CharlesRiaz ChaudharyRebecca Chipps

Tributes, cont. General Donations

10 11

Deborah CisnerosA. ClarkJensen ClarkeCarrie ClementsPatricia & Ronald ClementsMelissa ClickNoble ClintonLorraine CoeBeverly CoffmanThelma ColemanSandy CollinsBarbara ColvinJoseph & Judith CondaTammy & Jeff ConlanRobert ConleyMaureen ConroyRobert & Kathleen CoombsDavid & Monica CornellJanet CullumPaul & Louann CummingsPaul CuprysMichael CurtisSue Cutshall-WallaKathleen CuttaiaJohn & Millie DahmerJanet DameLou Ann DanglerBill DannellyFred & Carri DannhauserLinda & Scott DarahDaumco LTD. Chris DaunhauerTed & Maureen DavisBudd DavisTadd & Erin DavisJames & Sandra DavisWillis Day IVEleanor DeboDean DeCapitoShannon DehanLinda DehringDevan DelongThomas & Leslie DeMarcoAndrew & Joyce DeubleShelly DeVantierKathryn DevlemingMark & Tracy DickinsonChristine & Dale DietrickKenya Dixon-JonesKendra & Nathan DodsonJason Donaldson

Charles & Lera DoneghyRichard DouglasHenry & Mary DouglasKathleen DoweSamantha DownesEmery & Karen DressJulia & James DrewJackie DrouillardMarcia DuBellGary & Marjorie DughiThomas & Lynne DunifonDeborah & Michael DunnTheodore & Debra DwornikE.W. “Gene” & Barbara Donkel FundDorothy & Keith EbrightWilliam & Sharon EickholtTrisha EidtElks Ladies of Maumee Elliston Zion United Methodist ChurchKimberlie England & John WojcikRichard EppsteinDebra & Jeremy ErdmannBarbara & Robert EriksenKristina ErvinBenigno EsparzaTammie EttsJudy EvansBarbara FallsDouglas & Linda FaticaWayne & Rita FeatherPeggy FeirstineClayton D. & Emma J. FelkerBryan Ferguson & Cortney HoffmanPatrice FilcekCathy FitzpatrickNancy FlahertyAmy FlowersF.O.E. #2562 Auxiliary Brian & Ann FoggVivian FolkArthur FontanelliMary Beth FordRebecca FordHelen Stamm FothDarrell FoxJames & Sarah FrenchRobert & Carol FreyLawrence FriedmanChris FullerWilliam & Audrey FullerKenneth & Constance Gale

Henrietta GalyasRobert & Deborah GardnerJane GarlingSteve GeiserDenise GetzingerJoe & Nancy GillenRoscoe GilmoreMary & Richard GladieuxKaren GlaserJoan GloreBernard & Colleen GoetzPaula GongwerAngie GoodnightJ. Cort GoshiaRaymond GoslakGraber’s Animal Hospital, Inc.Grace Evangelical Lutheran ChurchRichard & Betty GradyGary & Susan GrayGreat Lakes Insurance PartnersDruscilla G. GriffinNicole GrishamPeter & Lisa GstalderLinda GuthierSharon HaffnerMark & Annemarie HainenJodi HallDavid & Leandra HamenMelissa & Scott HamnerEdna HansenPaul & Connie HarmonMartha & Leroy HarrisHausman Foundation Trust Anita HedekerMikell Lynne HedleyCheryl HeilmanTheresa HeizelmanRandy & Sherrie HeldmanJudith HelmRobert HemondHenry Co. Retired Teachers AssociationEileen, Joseph, & Kevin HerbertHeritage Financial Advisors Ashley & Rachel HermannChristine HernandezDavid & Cindy HerreraHesperian Chapter #281 OESMargaret HeverlyJim & Sharon HightowerMary HimmeleinAdam, Addison, & Amelia Hintz

General Donations, cont.

12

Kenneth HoepflMichael & Elizabeth HoernerAdrienne HolbenDoug & Judy HoldridgeHolland-Arbor #290 GleanersWilliam HoltfreterJames & Janice HolzemerRichard & Kathleen HoppeDorothy HowardPamela Howell-Beach & Bob BeachKaren HubansJohn HudspethCheryl HuntKatherine Hunt-ThomasCathy IncorvaiaInvisible Fence of Northwest OhioJohn & Lynnette JackowskiCurtis JacksonDavid & Mary Ann JagodzinskiRichard JamesJohn & Kimberly JardineJefferson Primary & Chamberlin HillJeffrey & Sarah JiannuzziAudrey JohnsonCynthia JohnsonDiana & Keith JohnsonSteve JohnsonPatrick JohnstonAnna JonesSara JonesSue JonesRuby JonesTom JordanMichael & Charlotte JudyMichael & Lisa JusticeLawrence KalalCarol & Dennis KanfieldLinda KaplinJohn & Margaret KatonaDennis & Laura KatonaJan KatzDouglas KearnsMary KeenerDebbie KellerAmy KerchevallKids 2 Treasure, LLC Richard KinaKiwanis Club of Port Clinton Carol Knorr & Dennis OsowikHolly KoesterDeborah Konecki

Barbara & Steven KontaratosJill Kovarik KolbeckKPMG Thomas KrauseJoan KrautheimCathy & Randall KrohnThomas & Sharon KrolakSarah KruegerMartha KrzyminskiKellie KullMarc & Jessica KullJordan KwapichLindsey & Stephen LabashKimberly LahmanKyle LakeJacob LakeTerry LanningWilliam LaporeSteve LarabySusi LarangaCharlotte LawsonBarry & Marilyn LazarusBarb LeGrosAsh LemonsBarbara & Donald LentzHarold & Carol LeuppPhillip LewisMarilyn LippertMargaret LizardyChuck & Carol LoiselJay & Louise LowensteinLucas County Auditor Maegan LudwigPeter & Michele LynchKen & Tami LynchMike & Lee Ann LyonRichard & Laura MacMillanMadeline Chapter #204 OESTammy & Bruce MaderChris & Mechele MaierDawn & Dennis MakulaFreddie MallettEverett & Barbara MannyHarry & Winifred ManoianMarathon Classic Joseph & Elizabeth MarchiCheryl MartinJames & Pamela MartinDavid & Becky MartinMr. & Mrs. MartinTom Martin

Maumee River Yacht Club Ladies AuxiliaryJamie & Donna MaxwellMayfair Plymouth Church William MayfieldSusan McClayPatrick McCormickRobert & Bonnie McCueJames McFarlandJim & Kris McHughDennis & Mary Anne McIlroyMatthew & Colleen McQuadeThe McQuades Co., LPASandra MeekerDale & Rebecca MehneMindy MetzgerSusan MetzgerDiane M. MeyerVaughn MillerPatrick & Corinne MillerAlan MillerCarol MillerCharles MiraChinda Misra & Timothy SigmanJohn & Jeanine MittelstaedtThomas MlynarczykJames & Maureen MockRita MockensturmGretchen MoffettBob & Karen MonardAndrew MuckGail MurrayCindy MusseryMichael & Joan MyersLinda NelsonNetwork for Good Nathan & Kimberly NewloveDavid & Patricia NichollsKathleen NoakerNoble Elementary School Donna & Timothy NolanNorth Star Bluescope Steel Angela & Nolan NowakJim & Trisha NyczNancy OberleJames O’BrienDaniel & Diane O’ConnellPatricia O’ConnorOhio Gas Company Ohio Olmstead Task Force Ohio State Auxiliary, F.O.E. Olive Branch Chapter #251 OES

General Donations, cont.

12 13

Opal Chapter #181 OES Becky OppermanRose Marie PacerDebra & Anthony PackoTiffany PainterFelix & Valerie ParraBrian & Faith PaukenRajib PaulPeg PaulyMary PavlovGreg & Tomoko PaxPhyllis PayneMike & Kathy PeaceDonna PeckhamJack & Jennifer PerionPerrysburg Lions Club Personal Eyecare Jeannine C. PetcoffRobert & Lois PetersErin PetersonPaulette PettryRobert PfaffGary & Gail PhippsJay PiatakRyan & Danielle PickutJohn & Laura PierceJanet PindoleyKathy PinkstaffTony PlathBarbara PlunkettRobbie PolkNancy PollockDavid & Virginia PoolRobert Pool Jr.Lynne PrescottPaige PriceGregory PriceProgressive Casualty InsuranceProMedica Federal Credit UnionMarilyn ProvencherRose A. PruszynskiDiana PumfreyMarglyn PurvisBarbara PyleCathy QuinonesBarry & Ann RamlowDonald RaszkaNancy ReardonRooster & Jimmy ReardonLaura ReddJeanne Reed

Regan Insurance Agency Karen ReiserWilliam RenferRobert & Donna ReppBrian & Anne RexSuzanne RicciMary Lou RidayGail & Joseph RinderknechtMartin & Nancy RobbAnne & Craig RobertsS. Dean RobertsCory RodgersGregory & Wendy RogersSuzanne RogersSara RoseMichael RosenbergMarcia & Larry RosenbergSharon RossbachKristopher RuhlNancy RuskDora RussellMervin RussellS&D Capital LLC Virginia & Richard SalanderLindsey SanfordErnest SasseThomas & Cynthia SavageDiane Scala-BarnettPaul & Karen SchaeferCorey ScharerMark SchlingmanRobert & Patricia SchnipkeRobert & Rita SchoenJane SchroederHarry SchulmanDave & Betty SchuppMary ScottRobert Seeman & Karin JacobsonKenneth & June SeidlPhyllis SeipleRoxie SekelTheresa & David SekulaMichelle SharpBrennan ShawKathie SheaMorna ShearerSandra ShonebargerJames & Angela SigurdsonMarian SilleryFloyd & Carol SimmsChristopher & Diane Simons

Calvin SimpsonGeok SimpsonDavid & Julee SipesNick & Cynthia SkiverGeorge & Mary SkuggenWilliam SloanJohn & Zona SmaltzMary Ann SmithJeffrey & Susan SmithCre SmithDon SmithGary & Linda SmithNancy SmithJocelyn Joy SmithStephanie & Richard SnyderMisty SobeckiEleanor SonntagSara SoperDon & Sue SpeckJill SpencerGerene SpencerPatrice SpitzerSharon F. SquireBeverly St. ClairOddlyn StapletonLinda StarkNancy StearnsLaura StephensCalvin & Joyce StewartAnn & David SticklerCraig StoughTerry StoykBecky StrieffDawn StrockSusan StupskerKeith & Toni SturtonRobert & Mary SuchyClaudia SundbergSandra & Alan SundermeierSr. Mary Lucy SuterMary Ann SutoSutton Property Leasing LTD Michael Swartz & Mary-Megan JenkinsSusan SwinfordAlexis SwisherJannell SwisherTerrance SzyperskiMallory TarrMike & Renea TarrSusan TaylorJohn & Nancy Temme

General Donations, cont.

14

Housing Resource Center32%

Life Skills 29.5%

The Ability Center relies on grants, donations, and local partnerships to keep our mission moving forward. Thanks to the funding sources listed below, we are empowering people in our community to live, work, and socialize within a fully accessible community.

Curtis & Mary TesarMatthew TewersGerald & Mary ThomasJoseph ThomsonNancy ThornJames TiddTiffany TierneyKathy TimmsAudrey TingleyChester & Terri TippinDennis & Joan TobiasBarbara TorioKathleen ToronyTowne Club Toledo Toledo Federation of TeachersKaren TraverPatricia & Joseph TriboletTruist Vanessa TuckerElice TuckerMarilyn TuckerGreta UllmanSusie UncapherFarmersville United Church of Christ United Way of Midland CountyUnited Women Educators JoAnne Vail-NixonGreg Van De VeldeTrevor Van ValkenburgChristine VanKoughnetNancy VendemoVersailles in the Woods II VFW of Ohio CharitiesJoseph & Susan VetterVFW Post 9473 VFW Post 2898 VFW Post 8686 Gregory VideticVin Devers Ron & Cheryl VolkBeth Von RudenHoward & Anne VreelandScott & Letty WagemakerDeborah WagnerRichard & Shelley WalinskiPaul E. WardWilliam WardMike & Terri WardBrenda WattsCaleb WeberKaren Wehman

Joe WelchJohn WenzelWerner’s Hallmark Alan & Patricia WesleyWest Toledo Rotary Club Rob & Teresa WettlingMichelle WetzelWeyer Chapter #515 OES Julia WhiteJeff, Cindy, & Matt WhitmoreMatt & Tracee WielinskiMatt & Jeri WiitalaSusan WilhelmBenny & Sandra WilkersonDan & Beth WilkinsMarcy & Bryan WilliamsSonya WilliamsRhonda WillisElizabeth Wilson

General Donations, cont. Leslie WiltCristine WinnerCynthia WiseWomen Connect Ranee WoodSonia WoodMarilyn WrightMichele Wrisper & Lloyd CarpenterRobert WurstSharon & Frank WyrostekDavid & Linda YonkofAmanda YorkMiranda YoungEdward & Joan YoungMartha YoungGary YunkerSaundra ZimaDave Zink

Every effort has been made to ensure names are accurate. We apologize if any errors have been made.

“Not only is Petunia invaluable in assisting me with daily activities, helping me to live a more independent life, but she has also become my best friend.” - Katie Shelley

Summer 2017 ADAI graduates

14

FINANCIALS

Fundraising 3.4%

ADAI15.8%

Housing Resource Center32%

Life Skills 29.5%

Program Costs Operating RevenuesPerpetual Trust

1.7%Affiliate 41.6%

All financial contributions directly benefit designated programs of The Ability Center. Administrative costs are fully covered by The Ability Center’s endowment. Below is a snapshot of program costs and operating revenues for the fiscal year.

The Ability Center relies on grants, donations, and local partnerships to keep our mission moving forward. Thanks to the funding sources listed below, we are empowering people in our community to live, work, and socialize within a fully accessible community.

STATE:Ohio Department of Medicaid – HOME ChoiceOhio Department of Medicaid – Temporary Ramp ProgramOhio Development Services Agency Ohio Housing Trust FundOpportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities – PCA ProgramOpportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities – Part B

COMMUNITY

GOVERNMENT

TKBW Private Foundation Toledo Community Foundation, Inc. - Bill Rowles Fund - McIntosh Family Fund - Oswald Supporting Organization - Stranahan Supporting OrganizationToledo Elks Lodge 53United Way of Greater ToledoUnited Way of Williams CountyWaite-Brand Foundation

LOCAL:Area Office on Aging – Caregiver SupportArea Office on Aging – PASSPORTLucas County Board of Developmental DisabilitiesLucas County Community Development Block Grant

Administration 19.3%

Other .3%Investment

12%

Individual Contributions 12.4%

FUNDING

Auxiliary to The Ability CenterElsie & Harry Baumker FoundationBryan Area FoundationFrance Stone FoundationEdward Lamb FoundationHospice of Northwest OhioLott-Conlon FoundationMercy Health FoundationNational Council on Independent LivingOwens-Illinois Charities FoundationChristopher and Dana Reeve Foundation

Leslie WiltCristine WinnerCynthia WiseWomen Connect Ranee WoodSonia WoodMarilyn WrightMichele Wrisper & Lloyd CarpenterRobert WurstSharon & Frank WyrostekDavid & Linda YonkofAmanda YorkMiranda YoungEdward & Joan YoungMartha YoungGary YunkerSaundra ZimaDave Zink

Program Grants & Fees

32%

15

CONNECT WITH ACT

THE ABILITY CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2017 Chair - Colleen Mandell,

Ed.D. Retired, BGSU

Vice Chair - Molly Branyan Danberry Company

Treasurer - Sandra Sundermeier Retired CPA

Secretary - Douglas Kidd Harbor Behavioral Healthcare

Wanda Brown Advocate

Claire Browning Welles Bowen Real Estate

Tami Decator Huntington Bank

Kimberlie England Findley Davies, Inc.

Bill Logie Retired, University of Toledo

Tom McArdle Retired, Cubbon and Associates

Michael Marsh Toledo Fair Housing Center

Gary Mossburg Paramount Healthcare

Malcolm Richards Supplemental Staffing

Sylvia Sanders Advocate

Jennifer Schaefer University of Toledo Foundation

Alice Schorling Auxiliary to The Ability Center

Gale Tedhams Owens Corning

Wendy Wiitala Advocate

Tami Williams Advocate

Jeff Witt University of Michigan

5605 Monroe StreetSylvania, OH 43560abilitycenter.org419.885.5733